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Gordon Parks School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Rosedale, NY

A New York City Geographic District #29 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

233-15 MERRICK BLVD, Rosedale, NY 11422

  • Math 19% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 53% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism43.8%

Students at Gordon Parks School (the) score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency53%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
56%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
31%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
29%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gordon Parks School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 90Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 62Good Transit
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,519

Median home value

$629,100

Median rent

$2,327/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11422; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 38 RosedaleEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.3 mi232Compare →
Middletons Early Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi13Compare →
PS 156 LaureltonEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.4 mi166Compare →
St Clare Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.4 mi198Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #29

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#34 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Gordon Parks School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gordon Parks School (the)

Gordon Parks School (the) is a public elementary school in Rosedale, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 621 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,296 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon Parks School (the)

What grades does Gordon Parks School (the) serve?

Gordon Parks School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Gordon Parks School (the)?

Gordon Parks School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Parks School (the) is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gordon Parks School (the) rank in NY?

Gordon Parks School (the) ranks #3,296 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Gordon Parks School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Gordon Parks School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Gordon Parks School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gordon Parks School (the) has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Gordon Parks School (the) a charter school?

No, Gordon Parks School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gordon Parks School (the) a Title I school?

No, Gordon Parks School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gordon Parks School (the)?

79.1% of students at Gordon Parks School (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
621
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.8%
Phone
(718) 341-8280
Area population (ZIP 11422)
33,085
Area average commute
49.9 min
Area median age
41.9

Official sources & links

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About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11422; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD)SY 2023–24NY EDFACTSSY 2021–22NCES EdFactsMixed source periodsU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimatesACS 2019–2023 5-year estimatesMySchoolScout RankingsFull details →

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